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TN HB1773
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Leatherwood
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "governing body" in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-108(a)(2) to explicitly include emergency communications district boards of directors
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Emergency communications district boards assisted by the state emergency communications board (created by § 7-86-302) are now classified alongside other state government boards, agencies, and commissions
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Subjects emergency communications district boards to the same transparency and open meetings requirements that apply to other governing bodies under Tennessee law
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1, relative to emergency communications district boards of directors.
Open Meetings
Last Action
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/12/2026